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Wendy Kennar

Wendy is a freelance writer who finds inspiration in her son and from her experiences from her twelve-year teaching career. Her writing has appeared in several publications and anthologies, both in print and online. She prefers sunflowers to roses and thinks chocolate is okay at any meal. You can find her at www.wendykennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (specifically living with an invisible disability).

Silver Lake is the neighborhood between East Hollywood, Echo Park, and Los Feliz.  You can spend a day browsing and shopping at the variety of independent shops you’ll find here, but there’s also plenty of kid-friendly activities as well. Silver Lake Reservoir1854 to 2246 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026 If you’re trying to get …

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You can’t run out of things to do in Griffith Park. And Griffith Park attractions offer something that most places in Los Angeles don’t — free parking! Whether you want a ticketed experience (such as a trip to the Zoo or Autry Museum) or a more casual, make-it-up-as-you-go-experience, you can do it all in Griffith Park.

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A fun way to plan your child’s next birthday party is by taking inspiration from his/her favorite books. When inviting guests, ask each guest to donate a gently used book as “admission” to the party, and then have the birthday guest of honor help you take the donated books to an organization that will distribute them …

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Your child’s first birthday is a momentous event. You want to recognize the special day while also truthfully acknowledging that the party is more for you than the guest of honor. Here are eight suggestions for creative ways to celebrate your child’s first birthday while making it fun for everyone.

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